World number 13 Viktor Hovland retired from the US Open in the middle of his second round due to persistent pain in his left eye.
Prior to his round, NBC reported that the Norwegian was warming up « something Sand had flown in the left eye « but tried to play through the irritation.
Hovland started his round on the 10th hole and a doctor took care of him while he played No. 11.
After Hovland four bogeys and recorded a double bogey over 10 holes, he decided he couldn’t go on.
Hovland shot a three over 74 in the first round and was fighting for the cut in the second round.
The 23rd -Year-old won two PGA Tour victories in February and December 2020 at the Puerto Rico Open and Mayakoba Golf Classic, respectively.
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